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European policy

It is in Norway’s national interest to cooperate closely with the EU and to participate actively in the ongoing political processes in Europe. In order to successfully influence important decisions, Norway must be more clear and assertive, and more

The High North

The world is turning its attention towards the North where Norway has key interests to pursue. By investing in knowledge, business development and international cooperation we are strengthening Norway’s position as a responsible actor and partner in

Svalbard and the Polar Areas

In the northern areas and in Antarctica, Norway administers some of the planet´s last great areas with virtually untouched nature. Such areas are of great intrinsic value, at the same time as they are important for the preservation of biological

Equality and diversity

Everyone living in Norway should have equal opportunities to contribute and to participate in the community, regardless of gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation and disability.

Food, fisheries and agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has chief responsibility for food policy and agricultural policy. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has chief responsibility for fisheries and the aquaculture industry, seafood safety and fish health

Public administration

The modernisation and development of the public sector affects many policy areas. The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation is the coordinating ministry in the Government’s modernisation efforts.

Indigenous peoples and minorities

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation is responsible for the Government’s policy towards the Sami people and national minorities. Click "National minorities" or "The Sami People" to find news articles, press releases and other articles

Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Ministry is responsible for housing policy, the Planning and Building Act, local government finances and local administration, ICT Policy and Public Sector Reform, rural and regional policy, the conduct of elections, government employer policy,

Consumers

Consumer policy cuts across organisational boundaries and involves issues that are the responsibility of a number of different ministries. The Ministry of Children and Families endeavours to strengthen consumer rights, interests and safety.

Defence

The principal objective of Norwegian security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political freedom of action.

Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has a particular responsibility for carrying out the environmental policies of the Government.

Press contacts

Press contacts for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

The National Budget 2024

Information about Norway's National Budget for 2024, presented to the Storting as Report no. 1 (2023-2024) on 6 October 2023. The National Budget presents the Støre Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for

Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council 2011-2013

During its chairmanship Norway intends to highlight and promote the Barents region as a resource-rich region in Europe.

Climate Change Act

The purpose of this Act is to promote the implementation of Norway’s climate targets as part of its process of transformation to a low-emission society by 2050.

Read act at lovdata.no

Prop. 76 L (2017–2018) - Amendments to the Representation of the People Act (constituencies in parliamentary elections, the right to put up lists at an election, etc.)

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposed in April 2018 certain amendments to Act no. 57 of 28 June 2002 no. 57 relating to parliamentary and local government elections (the Representation of the People Act). The proposed

Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Armed Forces 2014 - 2022

This publication does not examine each planned project in detail but is intended to create opportunities for in depth discussions between the Armed Forces and industry.

Meld. St. 28 (2012-2013) - Unique ideas, major assets

Key Figures 2011: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.